Clinical Laboratory Scientist III

Prime Healthcare; Denville (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Clare's Health, membre de Prime Healthcare, recherche un Superviseur de section du laboratoire pour superviser les opérations et garantir la qualité des tests. Ce poste exige une expérience solide en laboratoire hospitalier, ainsi qu'une certification ASCP. Vous participerez à l'amélioration des performances et à la gestion quotidienne des opérations de laboratoire dans un environnement axé sur la sécurité et la qualité des soins.

Qualifications

• Cinq ans d'expérience en laboratoire hospitalier.
• Certification ASCP requise.
• Licence d'État valide si nécessaire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise l'exploitation quotidienne de la section de laboratoire.
• Évalue les compétences du personnel et effectue les évaluations de performance.
• Assure la conformité avec les exigences réglementaires et d'accréditation.

Skills

Supervision

Gestion de laboratoire

Compétences techniques

Education

Baccalauréat en sciences chimiques, physiques ou biologiques

Certification ASCP ou équivalent

Job description

Overview

At Saint Clare's Health, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Saint Clare's Health is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

Saint Clare's Health includes CMS 5-Star Rated hospitals and is an award-winning provider of safe, high-quality, compassionate care, serving the communities of Morris, Warren, and Sussex counties. Its network of hospitals and healthcare facilities includes Denville Hospital, Dover Hospital, Behavioral Health Centers in Boonton, Denville, and Parsippany, and an Imaging Center in Parsippany, among other satellite locations. The hospitals have received multiple quality awards, including Leapfrog “A” ratings for patient safety; Healthgrades recognition for orthopedic surgery, treatment of stroke, heart care, various surgical procedures, and more. For more information, visit www.saintclares.com.

Saint Clare's Health is an equal employment opportunity employer. The organization prohibits discrimination or harassment based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other protected category under applicable law. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Responsibilities

Each individual performs only those waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA, Bus. & Prof. Code Section 1204, and must possess a degree of skill commensurate with their education, training, or experience and technical abilities. This individual:

1. Functions as the department Section Supervisor or Lead, responsible for supervising the daily operation of the section(s).
2. Provides consultative services to the medical staff as a Technical Consultant.
3. Oversees the section/department performance improvement program and participates in hospital interdisciplinary performance improvement initiatives.
4. Is responsible for the technical and fiscal management of the section(s).
5. Oversees the section(s) quality management/assurance program.
6. Ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements.
7. Assesses staff competency and completes performance evaluations in a timely manner.
8. Ensures the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting.
9. Develops, maintains, and updates section policy and procedure manuals.
10. Reviews quality control performance, ensuring documentation of corrective actions when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
11. Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance and either corrects the problem or immediately notifies the Director or Medical Director.
12. Performs a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and other disciplines.
13. Ensures the performance and documentation of equipment maintenance.
14. Recognizes age-specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics.
15. Ensures proficiency testing samples are tested appropriately and collaborates with other laboratories only after testing is complete.
16. Maintains current laboratory policies and procedures.
17. Adheres to all safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources policies.
18. May be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POC testing.
19. Performs other tasks as assigned by the department manager/director.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

• ASCP certification, or equivalent, required.
• Minimum five years hospital laboratory work experience required.
• Bachelor's Degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements as stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1489).
• Current and Valid State License if required by the state.

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Saint Clare's Health offers competitive compensation, with an estimated range of $36.92 to $40.76 per hour. The exact starting salary will be determined at the time of hire, considering factors such as skillset, experience, education, credentials, and licensure.